Franchise Development Marketing Coordinator

About Youth Athletes UnitedYouth Athletes United is a dynamic and fast-growing organization dedicated to empowering young athletes through sport, teamwork, and personal development. Our franchise network is expanding rapidly, and we are looking for a talented marketing professional to help drive our franchise development efforts to the next level.Position OverviewThe Franchise Development Marketing Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the growth of the Youth Athletes United franchise network. This position is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that attract qualified franchise candidates, nurture leads through the sales funnel, and strengthen relationships with franchise brokers and consultants. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Franchise Development.Content Development & Brand ManagementDevelop and manage compelling franchise development content including brochures, landing pages, email campaigns, social media, and presentation decks while ensuring brand consistency across all channelsMaintain and update franchise development pages on the company website and create a content calendar to ensure consistent and strategic messagingCollaborate with the internal marketing team to align franchise development messaging with overall brand standards and regularly update candidate-facing collateralDrip Campaigns & Lead GenerationBuild, manage, and optimize multi-touch drip email campaigns and segmented nurture sequences targeting prospective franchise candidates at various stages of the discovery processOversee paid digital advertising campaigns and franchise portal listings to drive qualified lead generation, conducting A/B testing to continuously improve performanceManage the franchise development CRM to ensure accurate lead tracking, pipeline visibility, timely follow-up, and lead scoring to prioritize qualified candidatesFranchise Broker & Consultant RelationsServe as the primary marketing point of contact for franchise broker networks and consultants, developing broker-specific toolkits, newsletters, and presentation materialsPlan and coordinate broker webinars, virtual presentations, and in-person events to educate and engage the broker communityTrack broker referral activity and campaign performance, providing regular ROI reporting and developing incentive programs to strengthen broker relationships and drive referral volumeMarketing Strategy & Best PracticesResearch franchise development marketing trends, benchmark against industry peers, and maintain a franchise development marketing playbook outlining SOPs, templates, and messaging frameworksSupport the VP of Franchise Development in preparing materials for franchise expos, trade shows, and industry conferencesDevelop and execute strategies that reflect best-in-class franchise development practices to position Youth Athletes United competitively in the marketplaceSocial Media & Digital PresenceManage franchise development social media channels and develop targeted advertising campaigns to attract and engage entrepreneurial-minded prospective franchiseesLeverage LinkedIn to build brand awareness within the franchise broker and entrepreneurial communitiesMonitor and respond to inquiries submitted through social channels and franchise development web forms in a timely and professional mannerAnalytics & ReportingTrack and report on all franchise development marketing KPIs including cost per lead, conversion rates, broker referral volume, and campaign ROI through weekly and monthly dashboardsUse data insights to make informed recommendations for marketing budget allocation and campaign optimizationManage the franchise development marketing budget, tracking spend and ensuring all campaigns deliver measurable and strong ROICandidate Experience & CommunicationsDevelop and manage a best-in-class candidate communication journey from initial inquiry through the discovery process using automated workflows and personalized messagingCreate candidate-facing resources including FAQ documents, discovery day agendas, and franchisee testimonial content to support the recruitment processCoordinate the production of video testimonials and case studies featuring existing Youth Athletes United franchisees to strengthen candidate confidence and conversion Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field with 2-3  years of franchise marketing experience, franchise development or B2B marketing preferredDemonstrated experience managing email marketing platforms, CRM systems, and digital advertising with strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive strategyExceptional copywriting, content creation, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience working within the franchise industry with familiarity with the franchise broker/consultant community and franchise lead generation portalsProficiency in graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and website content management systems such as WordPressExperience planning and supporting franchise expo and trade show participation What We OfferCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insuranceA mission-driven, collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding franchise organizationThe opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young athletes and entrepreneurs nationwide